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Big Blue World

93 Hudson St, Somerville (see map on right)
Band Contact: Chris Chitouras
Saturday, May 18 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

This roots based band from Boston, MA combines 3-part harmonies layered over rock and world beat grooves and has developed a unique sound that moves smoothly from original reggae and rock to West African and Cuban music. The band is made up of Conor O'Brien on guitar, electric mandolin and lead vocals, Chris Chitouras on acoustic and electric guitar and vocals, and Keith Kirkpatrick on electric, and upright bass and vocals. Some influences include Paul Simon, Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, Peter Gabriel, Buena Vista Social Club, Al Dimeola, Baaba Maal, Grateful Dead and Zani Diabate.

Opposite People

19R Prospect Hill Ave, Somerville (see map on right)
Band Contact: Josh Rosenstock
Saturday, May 18 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Afrobeat, Funk, Groove. Horns, percussion, guitars, drum and bass. Outside, dancing, little kids, good times!

big blue world

93 Hudson St., Somerville (see map on right)
Band Contact: Chris Chitouras
Saturday, May 19 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Original world, rock, reggae, West African and Cuban music with 3 part harmonies. The band is made up of Conor O'Brien on guitar, electric mandolin and lead vocals, Chris Chitouras on acoustic and electric guitar and vocals, and Keith Kirkpatrick on electric, and upright bass and vocals. Some influences include Paul Simon, Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, Peter Gabriel, Buena Vista Social Club, Al Dimeola, Baaba Maal, Grateful Dead and Zani Diabate. For more info and band mp3's, go to http://somervilleartscouncil.org/node/454.

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